Marine Weather Statement for Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the Coastal Waters of Saint Croix; Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM
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What you need to know
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- Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the Coastal Waters of Saint Croix, Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the coastal waters of Saint Croix... Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... * At 1059 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated a line of strong showers and isolated thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30...
What the bulletin says to do
Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, some lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
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Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the coastal waters of Saint Croix... Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... * At 1059 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated a line of strong showers and isolated thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located just offshore of Salinas/Guayama along a north to southwest line to 17 NM over Caribbean waters of Puerto Rico. This strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Marine Weather Statement issued October 28 at 10:59AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS San Juan PR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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